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US3110260A
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Missile stage separator
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1960-10-07
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Granted: 1963-11-12
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Expires: 1980-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon F Slomka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:07
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B15/00; F42B15/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/59; Y10T403/598
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A STAGE SEPARATION DEVICE FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A MISSILE OR THE LIKE HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY ALIGNED AND ADJACENT HOLLOW SEPARABLE STAGES, PORTIONS OF ADJACENT STAGES HAVING ALIGNED HOLES THEREIN, SAID STAGE SEPARATING DEVICE COMPRISING REMOVABLE MEANS INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID HOLES TO LOCK SAID ADJACENT STAGES TOGETHER, AND ACTUATING MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID STAGES AND ENGAGING SAID REMOVABLE MEANS, ROTATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS IN ONE DIRECTION REMOVING SAID ACTUATABLE MEANS FROM SAID HOLES PERMITTING SEPARATION OF SAID STAGES, AND A PLURALITY OF EXPLOSIVELY OPERABLE MEANS EACH CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATING MEANS BY AN ENGAGED CAM AND CAM-SLOT CONNECTION BETWEEN TO EFFECT ROTATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS UPON THE EXPLOSION THEREOF, THE CAM AND CAM-SLOT CONNECTION PERMITTING THE ROTATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO THE EXPLOSION OF ANY ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF EXPLOSIVELY OPERABLE MEANS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FAILURE OF EXPLOSION OF THE REMAINING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A STAGE SEPARATION DEVICE FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A MISSILE OR THE LIKE HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY ALIGNED AND ADJACENT HOLLOW SEPARABLE STAGES, PORTIONS OF ADJACENT STAGES HAVING ALIGNED HOLES THEREIN, SAID STAGE SEPARATING DEVICE COMPRISING REMOVABLE MEANS INSERTABLE THROUGH SAID HOLES TO LOCK SAID ADJACENT STAGES TOGETHER, AND ACTUATING MEANS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID STAGES AND ENGAGING SAID REMOVABLE MEANS, ROTATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS IN ONE DIRECTION REMOVING SAID ACTUATABLE MEANS FROM SAID HOLES PERMITTING SEPARATION OF SAID STAGES, AND A PLURALITY OF EXPLOSIVELY OPERABLE MEANS EACH CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATING MEANS BY AN ENGAGED CAM AND CAM-SLOT CONNECTION BETWEEN TO EFFECT ROTATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS UPON THE EXPLOSION THEREOF, THE CAM AND CAM-SLOT CONNECTION PERMITTING THE ROTATION OF SAID ACTUATING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO THE EXPLOSION OF ANY ONE OF SAID PLURALITY OF EXPLOSIVELY OPERABLE MEANS IRRESPECTIVE OF THE FAILURE OF EXPLOSION OF THE REMAINING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-11-11 | 1967-05-13 | 1967-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-11 | 1971-05-13 | 1971-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-11 | 1975-05-13 | 1975-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |